Stone of Scone
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stone-of-scone-203-13352295
title:
Stone of Scone
text:
The Stone of Scone, is an oblong block of red sandstone that was used in the coronation of Scottish monarchs until the 13th century, and thereafter in the coronation of English and later British monarchs. The Stone measures 26 by 16.7 by 10.5 inches and weighs approximately 335 lb. A cross is roughly incised on one surface, and an iron ring at each end aids with transport. Monarchs sat on the Stone of Scone itself until a wooden platform was added to the Coronation Chair in the 17th century. The
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Ancient Scottish coronation artefact
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_of_Scone
date created:
2002-03-11T06:52:21Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T18:21:16Z
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